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‘Once in a generation’ opportunity to protect animals
50 Animal charities unite to urge Government not to waste ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to protect animals.
Bitter disappointment at overturning of animal abuse conviction
World Horse Welfare is bitterly disappointed about the overturning of a 20-year suspension of a UAE endurance rider.
A seismic day for animal welfare
World Horse Welfare warmly welcomes stiffer punishments for animal cruelty as maximum sentences increase in England and Wales.
Ponies rescued from shocking conditions
Clever detective work unlocked the key allowing rescue of ponies living in shocking conditions.
A bright future ahead for ponies rescued from sanctuary
137 horses and ponies have been rescued in a large multi-agency operation.
Strangles Awareness Week returns for 2021
A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.
Supporters ensure record-breaking rehoming in 2020
We're delighted to have rehomed a record number of horses in 2020, even in such a challenging year.
Welfare Wednesdays webinars kick off again for 2021 looking at skin conditions
How to recognise, how to manage and how to prevent them
Our ponies have a Christmas message for you!
After this year we wanted to thank our supporters for helping horses – and combine it with some Christmassy fun too!
Welfare charities ask for public support to prevent horse welfare catastrophe and recommend solutions to fix ‘broken system’
Report released today highlights that more responsible ownership, wider regulation and active enforcement needed to break cycle of suffering.
